Last year, stars wore white roses in support of the Time's Up and #MeToo movements while Stormzy used his performance to hit back at Theresa May for her comments on the horrific Grenfell Tower fire.

But like with all glitzy ceremonies, there are lighter moments including show stopping performances and a gag or two from the comedic host - usually at the famous faces expense.

The Spice Girls performed at the awards in 1997. Who can forget Geri's iconic dress? (Image: FIONA HANSON/PA Wire)

So, here's what we know so far about The BRIT Awards 2019 but like with all live show - anything can happen.

When and where is it held?

The BRIT Awards will take place on Wednesday February 20 and broadcast live on ITV from 8pm.

They'll be held at London's O2 Arena where it has remained since 2011.

Who is hosting the ceremony?

A whole host of famous faces have took the reigns of the awards over the years including Peter Kay, James Corden, Ant & Dec, Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis.

Jack Whitehall will host for the second year running (Image: Handout)

The 2019 ceremony will be hosted by actor and comedian Jack Whitehall who returns after a successful stint in 2018.

It has also been announced that Strictly Come Dancing star Vick Hope and American YouTuber Todrick Hall will host the Brits live stream whilst Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing will be live on red carpet alongside BBC Radio 1xtra's Yasmin Evans streaming to the Brits facebook page.

Who is performing this year?

Not all the musicians who will be taking to the stage have been revealed yet because organisers do like to keep an element of surprise.

But the latest confirmed performers are shaping up to be a good line-up.

Little Mix, George Ezra and Jorja Smith were the first artists to make the coveted performance list.

But it has since been revealed that actor Hugh Jackman will open the whole shindig with a series of tracks from The Greatest Showman.

Pink, Jess Glyne, The 1975 and Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rag 'N' Bone Man will all also be performing at the ceremony.

Who is nominated?

Women are leading the pack this year with female solo artists Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie both earning four nominations each.

Performer on the night George Ezra could also be a strong contender to walk away with a prize nominated for three awards including album of the year with his chart-topping album Staying At Tamara's and British male solo artiist.

George Ezra had a lot of success in 2018 (Image: Photo: JM Enternational)

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